Updated U.S. Travel Policy Requires Vaccination

On Oct. 25 the White House and Centers for Disease Control announced a new vaccination policy that will go into effect for international travelers to the United States on Nov. 8 at 12:01 a.m. EST.  As of that date, foreign national air travelers will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding a plane to the United States.  The guidelines also include new protocols for testing.  Exemptions will be made for noncitizens who are citizens of a foreign country where the availability of COVID-19 vaccination is limited.  Details can be found on the U.S. Department of State’s website.